English Chamber Orchestra & Neil Thomson - Serenata: Brazilian Music for Chamber Orchestra (2022) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Sonata for Strings in D Major "O burrico de pau": I. Allegro animato
02. Sonata for Strings in D Major "O burrico de pau": II. Allegro scherzoso
03. Sonata for Strings in D Major "O burrico de pau": III. Largo
04. Sonata for Strings in D Major "O burrico de pau": IV. Vivace
05. Madrigal-pavana
06. Suite antique, Op. 11, SN6.10 (Version for String Orchestra): I. Minuet
07. Suite antique, Op. 11, SN6.10 (Version for String Orchestra): II. Air
08. Suite antique, Op. 11, SN6.10 (Version for String Orchestra): III. Rigaudon
09. Serenata, SN6.13
10. Suíte à antiga, Op. 25: I. Prelúdio
11. Suíte à antiga, Op. 25: II. Sarabanda
12. Suíte à antiga, Op. 25: III. Gavota
13. Suíte à antiga, Op. 25: IV. Ária e double
14. Suíte à antiga, Op. 25: V. Giga



Brazilian composers in the 19th century often sought state scholarships to enable them to study in Europe where they were to become influenced by the German, Italian and French compositional schools. They also became involved in the vogue for writing suites based on ancient dances, such as Nepomuceno’s delightful Ancient Suite, premiered at Grieg’s home, or Braga’s Madrigal-Pavana which evokes the belle époque ballrooms of Rio de Janeiro. Miguéz’s Suite in the Old Style is polyphonic and lively, while Gomes’ Sonata for Strings is his finest non-operatic work.

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